Ajda

Gizmo

Kika

Karma

R.I.P. Kana

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

A brilliant idea to use watercolors on ordinary paper. Gives you texture in wrinkly kind of way. :)

The Big Cat is Charlie Da Gangster. That’s his typical pose. Staring at something only he sees. :) Yes, he is white with blue eyes and deaf.

In front of him is the Small Dog Kika in her typical pose as well. Her leg lifted when you’re approaching. It’s either to roll herself over on the back to get a belly rub or to randomly scratch herself. It’s somewhat of her nervous tick I guess. It got much better since I got her but at the beginning she was scratching herself nonstop. And it wasn’t the fleas or allergies. It’s just how she copes in stressful situations.

Next is my second favorite Little Lolita. :) We call her Lola. She’s little shy around strangers and unfamiliar noises. She’s also very vocal and can say “mama”. :)

On top of the kitty pile is Gizmo and below him his sister Ajda. They came out of the same mama. Can you believe it? :) That’s their typical pose as well. They are the most spoiled and most dependant on humans. They seek people’s company all the time.

Behind them is the Black Alpha Cat, my all time favorite Roadie. She’s not afraid of anything except the vacuum cleaner. :) But they all run and hide when vacuum cleaner comes out of the storage. She and Murphy next to her on the right are the oldest of the bunch. 11 years in April.

Murphy is the silver tabby and she really does have an M on her forehead. :) She likes Karma, the Big Dog and likes to rub against her.

All of my cats except the Small Cat Bolha are bigger than my Small Dog Kika. Bolha is weird. She prefers dogs over cats and humans. She loves Karma and you’ll probably find her somewhere around her or on top of her. :)

And then there’s Karma, my Big Dog. She’s not really that big but she’s the biggest of the bunch.

On the wall is a “painting” of my beloved Kana who died 2 years ago. She’s my favorite, too. :)

I love this!! And you were right the first time - they are furry children and every bit as much family members as humans, in my humble opinion!! You have soooo many of them - I'm jealous!! How do you cope when you're out at work? If I didn't have to work I think I may fill the house if my husband would let me!My boy dog does the leg pedal (as we call it) too - he does it at the same time as licking the air - both of which are calming signals although he does them when he's sitting on my knee and relaxed so am not sure what that's about!!Anyway, this is lovely - such a fabulous family you have!

This is so special Natasha! It actually made me cry ;o) I miss all the pets that I have had and now are gone. I haven't had a pet in awhile and I really miss not having one! I hope you frame this! I truly love this painting!